Nonprofits

Worcester nonprofit’s former executive director to return to the role after five years

Worcester nonprofit Wake Up Narcolepsy announced on Tuesday its co-founder, Monica Gow, will return as the organization’s executive director five years after she left the role for a position as board chair.

Perkins & RFK Children’s Action Corps merger finalized, renamed

After announcing their decision to merge in September 2020, Lancaster-based nonprofits Doctor Franklin Perkins School and RFK Children’s Action Corps finalized their agreement and will move forward under a new name, according to a Thursday press release.

Worcester Interfaith executive director leaving to lead efforts for NYC police reform

Isabel Gonzalez-Webster will step down from her role as executive director of Worcester Interfaith in January to take a position as executive director with New York advocacy nonprofit Communities United for Police Reform, the Worcester multi-faith organization announced on Thursday.

Holy Cross professors awarded grants to address racism, fight HIV, and celebrate poets

Three professors from the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester received grants from the $800,000 Scholarship in Action, which aims to support Worcester-based research and partnership with the community, according to a Tuesday press release from the college.

East Brookfield veterinary nonprofit opens hospital in Southbridge

Second Chance Animal Services, a nonprofit veterinary hospital based in East Brookfield, will officially open a new location in Southbridge on Thursday, according to a Monday press release from the organization.

WPI scrubs Foisie’s name from campus

Worcester Polytechnic Institute has officially removed the name of the late Robert Foisie, an alumnus and the largest donor in its history who gave $63 million over his lifetime, from its formerly named Foisie Business School and Foisie Innovation Studio & Messenger Hall.

873 Cafe Tavern receives $75K loan from North Central Mass. Development Corp.

Sean Smith, owner of 873 Cafe Tavern in Ashby, has received a $75,000 loan through the North Central Massachusetts Development Corporation.

Mass Humanities awards $91K to Central Mass. nonprofits

Mass Humanities, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, has awarded a cumulative $90,508 in grants to nine Central Massachusetts organizations in an effort to support them in the face of ongoing challenges from the coronavirus pandemic.

Renaissance Medical Group teams up with Worcester Housing Authority for meals program

Renaissance Medical Group of Southbridge, a healthcare company specifically focusing on the region’s Latino population, announced on Monday it is teaming up with the Worcester Housing Authority to launch a new meal delivery program for WHA residents.